Joint Statement on Regulation on Artificial Intelligence

SAPIE in cooperation with the Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic initiated the joint statement on regulation of AI in the EU. 

Today, 22 organizations and NTAs from 11 EU Member States published a joint letter to express the opinion that the EU needs a legally workable and proportionate regulatory framework that does not drive innovation and AI development out of Europe. 

We  consider that the EU is uniquely positioned to define sensible rules for the development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the next decade and to set a strong example for the world on how to regulate AI best. 

In this respect, we support the European AI Act’s overarching objectives of promoting trust and innovation in AI. As acknowledged by European institutions and Member States, AI is expected to contribute massively to the EU economy's growth.

We support harmonized, consistent, and effective outcomes across the EU regarding the regulation. The responsibilities and powers across all regulatory authorities should be consistent and in line with the EU market surveillance framework and include experts and international stakeholders. We should avoid overlaps and duplications of EU regulations.

We strongly advocate for collaborative approaches to ensure that the most advanced developments are reflected and broadly accessible. In conclusion, we support the co-legislators to fully utilize the available time frame to reach the best possible agreements for all parties involved and to negotiate a coherent legal framework for artificial intelligence in Europe. This framework is essential to develop innovative AI technology further and ensure that Europe is a leader in AI research and development.

To see the proposals aiming to improve the suggested AI legislation, read the full document by clicking at the button below.